Change Manager

We believe in bold ideas, diverse perspectives, and the drive to transform knowledge into impact. Here, your curiosity fuels progress, your voice shapes innovation, and your ambition helps redefine what’s possible within science and learning. We are a culture that obsesses over impact, challenges, and drives what’s next to power infinite possibilities for our customers, colleagues and society at large.

We're hiring a Change Manager to join Wiley's Delivery and Change Excellence function, reporting to the Director of Change Management. This is a hands-on role. You won't be leading a team. You will be working directly on the programs that matter most to Wiley, partnering with senior sponsors, project leads and colleagues across the business to support successful adoption of change.

We are looking for someone with around seven years of change management experience, who can apply good judgement and operate confidently at pace in a large global organization .

Job Responsibilities :

Lead change management on large transformation program s , working directly with project and/or program teams to identify and address the people impacts of change.

Build a clear picture of who is affected by a change, how, and what they will need to be ready for go-live .

Partner with senior sponsors to help them focus on the sponsorship activities that make the biggest difference.

Develop practical change plans that can adapt to evolving needs and changing circumstances. Adapt your approach as business priorities, stakeholder needs and program requirements evolve.

Assess whether new ways of working are being adopted in practice, rather than relying solely on training completion metrics. Use qualitative and quantitative measures to demonstrate adoption, progress , impact and value.

Communicate clearly and succinctly at all levels. Communicate in a clear, straightforward way and make complex change understandable for different audiences. Work with leaders, managers and end users to deliver clear, timely and effective communication.

Use AI tools appropriately to support change management activities and the people we support through change. AI is already part of how we work, and we expect the successful candidate to use it in ways that align with team practice.

Required Qualifications:

Around ten years of change management experience on programs affecting a large number of global stakeholders .

A track record of delivering clear, measurable change outcomes. Able to describe specific situations, the actions you took and the outcomes achieved, rather than relying only on methodology or theory.

Experience measuring change adoption beyond training completion.

Be comfortable using AI as part of your day-to-day change management practice. We already use AI as part of our team’s working practices and are looking for someone who is comfortable doing the same.

Strong written and verbal communication . Comfortable writing for all audiences, from end users to executive sponsors. Experience working closely with senior sponsors

Preferred Qualifications :

Prosci , APMG or equivalent change management certification.

Experience of change management within a global, matrixed organization .

Already using AI tools in your own change management practice, with practical examples of how they have improved the way you work.

Experience of working alongside Program and Project Management, Learning, Operational Excellence and Portfolio Management Office functions.

For more than 200 years, we've transformed knowledge into discoveries that shape the world. Today, our global team of innovators, creators, and experts is driving what's next in science, education, and publishing—creating impact that reaches everywhere.

We're not just observers of progress. We're the ones accelerating scientific breakthroughs, advancing learning, and sparking innovation that redefines entire fields and improves lives.

Here, your talent matters. Your ideas have room to grow. And your work creates breakthroughs that can change everything. Wiley is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. We evaluate all qualified applicants and treat all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or based on any individual's status in any group or class protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. Wiley is also committed to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants who require accommodation to participate in the job application process may contact tasupport@wiley.com for assistance.

We are proud that our workplace promotes continual learning and internal mobility. Our values support courageous teammates, needle movers, and learning champions all while striving to support the health and well-being of all employees. We offer meeting-free Friday afternoons allowing more time for heads down work and professional development, and through a robust body of employee programing we facilitate a wide range of opportunities to foster community, learn, and grow. We are committed to fair, transparent pay, and we strive to provide competitive compensation in addition to a comprehensive benefits package. The range below represents Wiley's good faith and reasonable estimate of the base pay for this role at the time of posting roles either in the United Kingdom, Canada or USA. It is anticipated that most qualified candidates will fall within the range, however the ultimate salary offered for this role may be higher or lower and will be set based on a variety of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to, geographic location, skills, and competencies. When applying, please attach your resume/CV to be considered.